Page | 1
CALIFORNIA RDA OFFICIAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
1. When putting on personal protective equipment, which item
should be put on last, just before patient care begins? - correct
answer -Gloves
2. In accordance with California regulations, the high-speed hand
piece line and air/water syringe should be flushed with
water_________ - correct answer -After each patient
3. Which of the following is an example of a clinical contact
surface? - correct answer -Countertops
4. When should chairside environmental barriers be changed? -
correct answer -After every patient
5. According to California regulations, biological indicators for
assessing sterilization are to be used - correct answer -Weekly
, Page | 2
6. What type of gloves should be worn to protect the hands of
dental healthcare personnel during instrument processing and
operatory cleanup? - correct answer -Utility housekeeping
7. The correct steps to take when a glove rips or tears during a
procedure are________ - correct answer -Remove the glove,
wash and dry hands, and place on new gloves
8. The purpose of dating packages of sterilized instruments is
to_______ - correct answer -Retrieve packs in the event of a
sterilization failure
9. According to regulations, protective eyewear, surgical masks,
gloves, and gowns or lab coats are_________ - correct answer
-Personal protective equipment
10. Using traditional radiographic procedures, which of the
following is considered a clinical contact surface? - correct
answer -X-ray control panel
, Page | 3
11. What is the proper management for work surfaces that
become contaminated with blood? - correct answer -Clean and
then disinfect
12. Instruments with the greatest risk of transmitting infection
are_________ - correct answer -Critical instruments
13. Torn gloves should be replaced - correct answer -As soon as
possible
14. To reduce the risk of disease transmission in the dental
office, it is recommended to - correct answer -Use disposable
items whenever possible
15. Which of the following best describes the appropriate
container for a biopsy specimen? - correct answer -Single-use
leak proof container with a biohazard symbol
16. Which of the following is recommended for managing
contamination of digital radiographic sensors that cannot be
, Page | 4
heat sterilized? - correct answer -The use of impervious
barriers followed by cleaning and disinfection
17. Solutions used for cooling and irrigating during oral surgical
procedures are best delivered through - correct answer -A
sterile delivery device
18. Which of the following is an example of an OSHA- required
sharp with engineered injury protection? - correct answer -A
self sheathing needle attached to a dental anesthetic syringe
19. A critical step for healthcare workers in preventing the
spread of disease is proper hygiene of one's________ - correct
answer -Hands
20. While cleaning contaminated instruments, an assistant
receives a percutaneous injury to the finger. The Assistant
should FIRST __________ - correct answer -Wash hands with
soap and water
CALIFORNIA RDA OFFICIAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
1. When putting on personal protective equipment, which item
should be put on last, just before patient care begins? - correct
answer -Gloves
2. In accordance with California regulations, the high-speed hand
piece line and air/water syringe should be flushed with
water_________ - correct answer -After each patient
3. Which of the following is an example of a clinical contact
surface? - correct answer -Countertops
4. When should chairside environmental barriers be changed? -
correct answer -After every patient
5. According to California regulations, biological indicators for
assessing sterilization are to be used - correct answer -Weekly
, Page | 2
6. What type of gloves should be worn to protect the hands of
dental healthcare personnel during instrument processing and
operatory cleanup? - correct answer -Utility housekeeping
7. The correct steps to take when a glove rips or tears during a
procedure are________ - correct answer -Remove the glove,
wash and dry hands, and place on new gloves
8. The purpose of dating packages of sterilized instruments is
to_______ - correct answer -Retrieve packs in the event of a
sterilization failure
9. According to regulations, protective eyewear, surgical masks,
gloves, and gowns or lab coats are_________ - correct answer
-Personal protective equipment
10. Using traditional radiographic procedures, which of the
following is considered a clinical contact surface? - correct
answer -X-ray control panel
, Page | 3
11. What is the proper management for work surfaces that
become contaminated with blood? - correct answer -Clean and
then disinfect
12. Instruments with the greatest risk of transmitting infection
are_________ - correct answer -Critical instruments
13. Torn gloves should be replaced - correct answer -As soon as
possible
14. To reduce the risk of disease transmission in the dental
office, it is recommended to - correct answer -Use disposable
items whenever possible
15. Which of the following best describes the appropriate
container for a biopsy specimen? - correct answer -Single-use
leak proof container with a biohazard symbol
16. Which of the following is recommended for managing
contamination of digital radiographic sensors that cannot be
, Page | 4
heat sterilized? - correct answer -The use of impervious
barriers followed by cleaning and disinfection
17. Solutions used for cooling and irrigating during oral surgical
procedures are best delivered through - correct answer -A
sterile delivery device
18. Which of the following is an example of an OSHA- required
sharp with engineered injury protection? - correct answer -A
self sheathing needle attached to a dental anesthetic syringe
19. A critical step for healthcare workers in preventing the
spread of disease is proper hygiene of one's________ - correct
answer -Hands
20. While cleaning contaminated instruments, an assistant
receives a percutaneous injury to the finger. The Assistant
should FIRST __________ - correct answer -Wash hands with
soap and water
